Adv 350

[JohnnyBoxer]

Out on the scoot now and the screen extender certainly helps .

I didn’t think I would have seen a screen flip extender on any of your bikes …….

After all the stick you gave me, for showing my Tenere with a screen fit

As they say, never say never & what goes around, comes around

I thought you hated the screen flip extender look, as it spoils the bikes image

 

[John Armstrong]

I see that there are luggage racks available. Not that I’ll be going down that route, as have enough with the underseat storage and top box

For when you need to take the kitchen sink?

Or, have a partner who can't travel light?

 

[Arsey]

Just had email from Amazon to say the Puig screen is finally on the way .

 

[Arsey]

So how many of us have an ADV350 now , or on order ?
Might be time to arrange a meet soon , Saturday somewhere central with a silly back road ride ?

So there’s me …..

 

[Dirty Ming]

I rang my local Honda dealer and enquired about a test ride as I'm thinking of changing my CB300R for a scoot. He can't get one as a demo bike, but he could order me one in. Like, I'm going to buy it without a test to see if it's what I want. He does have customer bikes in for collection and said I could look at them but not even sit on them!
I think I'll pass until they turn up on the used market

 

[Arsey]

I rang my local Honda dealer and enquired about a test ride as I'm thinking of changing my CB300R for a scoot. He can't get one as a demo bike, but he could order me one in. Like, I'm going to buy it without a test to see if it's what I want. He does have customer bikes in for collection and said I could look at them but not even sit on them!
I think I'll pass until they turn up on the used market

I bought mine without trying one like I do with many bikes as my dealer rarely has any demos

 

[steve hughes]

I rang my local Honda dealer and enquired about a test ride as I'm thinking of changing my CB300R for a scoot. He can't get one as a demo bike, but he could order me one in. Like, I'm going to buy it without a test to see if it's what I want. He does have customer bikes in for collection and said I could look at them but not even sit on them!
I think I'll pass until they turn up on the used market

I enquired at Bill Smith Chester ( I appreciate a bit far for you). They have only had four bikes in so far this year. However at the end of April they have stock bikes coming in , and a demonstrator. They told me they had at least 10 people cancelling orders last year as promise dates just disappeared, but now they have April and May schedules due.

So keep in touch with your dealer , it could all change quickly

 

[Dirty Ming]

Yeah, I get regular emails from them so will hang fire for now. I haven't ridden a scooter of any persuasion so don't even know if it's going to be as manageable as the CB

 

[leadfarmer]

Yeah, I get regular emails from them so will hang fire for now. I haven't ridden a scooter of any persuasion so don't even know if it's going to be as manageable as the CB

Go and try something similar, Yamaha or whatever, just to see how you get on with a twist and go in general, try something bigger than a 125 if you can, there’s a noticeable difference

 

[stever1]

So how many of us have an ADV350 now , or on order ?
Might be time to arrange a meet soon , Saturday somewhere central with a silly back road ride ?

So there’s me …..

Now there’s a good idea. . I’m thinking of going on a bit of a long weekend to Scotland on mine .

 

[Dirty Ming]

Go and try something similar, Yamaha or whatever, just to see how you get on with a twist and go in general, try something bigger than a 125 if you can, there’s a noticeable difference

My mate's got an X-ADV that he rags around on. Very quick and handles well but it's a heavy old bus. Due to health issues I have problems with balance and strength, hence why I've got 2 light bikes. I'd like to see how manageable the scooter would be as it's not a conventional step thru scooter arrangement.

 

[leadfarmer]

My mate's got an X-ADV that he rags around on. Very quick and handles well but it's a heavy old bus. Due to health issues I have problems with balance and strength, hence why I've got 2 light bikes. I'd like to see how manageable the scooter would be as it's not a conventional step thru scooter arrangement.

The x-adv is a big heavy beast compared to the 300/350 mid sized scooters, and a DCT box is very different to a CVT, definitely worth trying one before buying

 

[Arsey]

My mate's got an X-ADV that he rags around on. Very quick and handles well but it's a heavy old bus. Due to health issues I have problems with balance and strength, hence why I've got 2 light bikes. I'd like to see how manageable the scooter would be as it's not a conventional step thru scooter arrangement.

I’ve had a TMax which is similar weight to an XAdv.
The ADV350 is MUCH lighter and easy to manoeuvre.Dunno what issues you have but my knees and back are a tad fucked.
The ADV350 is phenomenal.
Goes like stink for a 350 yet is very light and flickable and comfy .
Definitely more than the sum of its parts .

 

[SteveBishy]

Just had email from Amazon to say the Puig screen is finally on the way .

Looking forward to your review, but with so few options available, I'm pretty sure I'm be getting one anyway.

 

[John Armstrong]

The step through bit on the Forza / ADV 350 is a lot less higher than the X-ADV / T-max so makes swinging your leg through that area a bit easier as throwing your leg over the seat isn't the easiest due to the extra width caused by the floorboards etc.

 

[Arsey]

The step through bit on the Forza / ADV 350 is a lot less higher than the X-ADV / T-max.

It’s also lower

 

[Dirty Ming]

That's all helpful to know. The X-ADV looked pretty bulky and no easier to get on than my Duke. I have MS and am gradually losing the ability to lift my legs up and over the seat. I have to lift the leg with one hand whilst trying to balance on the other leg without falling on my arse. The feeling in my feet isn't great so having big foot boards and being gearless might make life easier as the disease progresses.
Maybe if they're becoming more popular I'll see one at a bike meet and ask to sit on one for size

 

[DC]

I bought mine without trying one like I do with many bikes as my dealer rarely has any demos

did the same. rode the Forza to get some idea of the engine. I had previously sat on an ADV at the bike show ,so knew exactly it was for me

 

[Adventure Boy]

Ive got one and up for a meet, I also had the Tmax 560 Tech max I sold the ADV350 to buy it then hated the Tmax so bought the ADV350 back, I was blessed to get it back to be honest as Doble said they could not get any till Feb this year and still have not had them !!
I may sell my one buy I want £20 million grand for it, the price you have to pay to avoid the waiting list im afraid LOL:

 

[stever1]

Ive got one and up for a meet, I also had the Tmax 560 Tech max I sold the ADV350 to buy it then hated the Tmax so bought the ADV350 back, I was blessed to get it back to be honest as Doble said they could not get any till Feb this year and still have not had them !!
I may sell my one buy I want £20 million grand for it, the price you have to pay to avoid the waiting list im afraid LOL:

I may have some bad news for you my friend, I only waited about 6 weeks for mine as the supply situation is getting better.